May

31 May, 2019

Is An SMSF Corporate Trustee Worth The Extra Expense?

When setting up a new SMSF, one of the decisions you’ll need to make is whether you want to pay to establish a new company to act as a corporate […]
27 May, 2019

Working And Studying Part-Time: Can I Deduct My Course Fees?

Planning on going “back to school”? The costs can really add up, but the good news is that your course fees may be deductible if the course is sufficiently related […]
24 May, 2019

Binding Nominations: Make Sure Your Super Passes Into The Right Hands

When you pass away, your superannuation benefits do not automatically form part of your estate. Instead, they’re paid out by your superannuation fund’s trustee who has the discretion to decide […]
22 May, 2019

Getting Your Small Business Ready For STP Reporting

Have you sorted out Single Touch Payroll (STP) arrangements for your small business? If not, it’s time to get cracking! From 1 July 2019, STP reporting will become mandatory for […]
15 May, 2019

Changes Ahead For Inactive Super Accounts: Are You Affected?

Got an old super fund account you haven’t touched for years? New rules mean “inactive” accounts (ie no contributions or rollovers for 16 months) will lose their insurance coverage from […]
13 May, 2019

Are You Declaring Your “Odd Jobs” Income From Gig Economy Sites?

“Gig economy” platforms like Airtasker are allowing Australians to earn some extra cash by completing a staggering variety of odd jobs – everything from gardening to data entry and even […]
10 May, 2019

What Does “Retirement” Mean For Super Access Purposes?

Did you know that if you’re aged between 60 and 64, you can access your super if you change jobs – without retiring permanently? The rules about when you can […]
6 May, 2019

Can My Business Claim The R&D Incentive For Software Projects?

Is your company planning to develop software as part of an experimental R&D project? You may qualify for the R&D tax incentive, even if you’re not a software developer but […]
1 May, 2019

Budget 2019: Superannuation Measures For Over-60s

Although the Coalition did not announce any major reforms to superannuation in this year’s federal Budget, it did pledge to help Australians aged over 60 save for retirement by extending […]